Input or output devices (graph readers G 06 K 11/00; using function plotters, co-ordinate plotters G 06 K 15/22)
7
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06
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Programming arrangements, e.g. plugboard for interconnecting functional units of the computer; Digital programming
7
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10
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Power supply arrangements
7
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12
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Arrangements for performing computing operations, e.g. amplifiers specially adapted therefor (amplifiers in general H 03 F)
7
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122
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for optimisation, e.g. least square fitting, linear programming, critical path analysis, gradient method [2]
7
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14
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for addition or subtraction (of vector quantities G 06 G 7/22)
7
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16
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for multiplication or division
7
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161
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with pulse modulation, e.g. modulation of amplitude, width, frequency, phase, or form [2]
7
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162
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using galvano-magnetic effects, e.g. Hall effect; using similar magnetic effects [2]
7
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163
•
•
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using a variable impedance controlled by one of the input signals, variable amplification or transfer function [2]
7
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164
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using means for evaluating powers, e.g. quarter square multiplier (evaluating powers G 06 G 7/20) [3]
7
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18
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for integration or differentiation (G 06 G 7/19 takes precedence) [3]
7
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182
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using magnetic elements [3]
7
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184
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using capacitive elements [3]
7
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186
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•
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using an operational amplifier comprising a capacitor or a resistor in the feedback loop [3]
7
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188
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using electromechanical elements [3]
7
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19
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for forming integrals of products, e.g. Fourier integrals, Laplace integrals, correlation integrals; for analysis or synthesis of functions using orthogonal functions (Fourier or spectrum analysis G 01 R 23/16; speech analysis or synthesis G 10 L) [3]
7
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195
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•
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using electro-acoustic elements [3]
7
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20
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for evaluating powers, roots, polynomes, mean square values, standard deviation (G 06 G 7/122, G 06 G 7/28 take precedence; gamma correction in television systems H 04 N 5/202, H 04 N 9/69) [3]
7
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22
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for evaluating trigonometric functions; for conversion of co-ordinates; for computations involving vector quantities (trigonometric computations using simultaneous equations G 06 G 7/34)
7
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24
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for evaluating logarithmic or exponential functions, e.g. hyperbolic functions
7
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25
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for discontinuous functions, e.g. backlash, dead zone, limiting, absolute value, or peak value [2]
7
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26
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Arbitrary function generators (using orthogonal functions, e.g. Fourier series, G 06 G 7/19; using curve follower G 06 K 11/02)
7
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28
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for synthesising functions by piecewise approximation
7
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30
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for interpolation or extrapolation (G 06 G 7/122 takes precedence) [2]
7
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32
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for solving of equations
7
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34
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of simultaneous equations (G 06 G 7/122 takes precedence) [2]
7
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36
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of single equations of quadratic or higher degree (G 06 G 7/22, G 06 G 7/24 take precedence)
7
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38
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of differential or integral equations
7
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40
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of partial differential equations (simulating specific devices G 06 G 7/48)
7
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42
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•
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using electrolytic tank
7
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44
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•
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using continuous medium, current-sensitive paper
7
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46
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•
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using discontinuous medium, e.g. resistance network
7
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48
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Analogue computers for specific processes, systems, or devices, e.g. simulators [2]
7
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50
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for distribution networks, e.g. for fluids (G 06 G 7/62
takes precedence)